Forbes Murray

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Characters played by Forbes Murray

Banker — A Chump at Oxford (1940)

The grateful bank president who offers Stan and Ollie jobs after they accidentally foil a bank robber's escape. When Ollie admits that they lack sufficient education, he pays for their scholarships at Oxford University.

Angus Palmer (uncredited) — The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt (1939)

Associate or suspect.

Party Guest (uncredited) — Tammy and the Bachelor (1957)

Unnamed attendee at a high-society ball, providing background atmosphere to the main events.

Benson — Mercy Plane (1939)

The aircraft factory owner who hires Speed as a test pilot to evaluate the new, top-secret Mercy Plane hospital aircraft.

Scoutmaster — Joy Scouts (1939)

Adult authority figure teaching scouting skills, often exasperated by the boys.

Reil — Yankee Pasha (1954)

Roxana's father, Reil advises her not to marry a man she does not love. He accompanies her on the voyage toward France, but pirates attack their boat and kill him before taking Roxana captive. His death leaves Roxana separated from her home and is part of the events that lead Jason Starbuck to pursue her to Morocco.

Police Commissioner Stanley Kirk — The Spider's Web (1938)

A high-ranking police official who maintains a friendly and cooperative relationship with Wentworth, facilitating official oversight or tacit approval of vigilante actions.

Texas Governor — Cowboys from Texas (1939)

State leader in Cowboys from Texas.

Sinclair Executive (uncredited) — Voice of the Whistler (1945)

Uncredited background executive representing corporate interests in the 1945 film.

Game Preserve Officer — Mark of the Gorilla (1950)

Animal preserve warden investigating gorilla attacks and uncovering hidden treasure plots.

Nightclub Patron (uncredited) — Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town (1950)

Brief background patron in a nightclub setting.

Marvin Brewster / The Professor — Flying G-Men (1939)

Marvin Brewster owns Brewster Airport, a local airfield, and is suspected by the Flying G-Men of being the spy chief known as the Professor. He kidnaps Babs McKay, and the G-Men follow him to the spy hideout, where they capture him and rescue her.

Career Overview

Forbes Murray has 199 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Hopalong Cassidy Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include A Chump at Oxford, Prairie Stranger, Social Sea Lions. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
199
Birth Date
1884-11-03
Birth Place
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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